Re: VHF Radio for rescue *to Peter*

From: Kirk Lindstrom (kirk@hpmsd3.sj.hp.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Thu Jul 30 1998 - 09:27:28 PDT


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George,
I do just that with the small one watt radio. I put the radio in the
waterproof bag which has a wide cord that is comfortable around my
neck. I then stuff it inside my wet suit. Since I wear a life vest to
stuff my booties inside, I don't worry about crashing and leaving a
radio imprint in my chest.

 I suppose I don't need the bag, but I think it helps float the radio if
the strap comes off while using radio. Maybe I'll try it without the
bag sometime.

Kirk out

George Linke wrote:
>
> Peter thanks for the info on use of the radio. Instead of using a wrist
> strap, have you considered a neck strap then sliding the radio under your
> wetsuit and wear it at your chest? Let me know if this is practical as it
> would protect your radio from excessive water and physically protect it
> better than in the fanny pack. Is there a difference in size for the 1 watt
> versa 5 watt, besides the battery size?
>

    "There is more to life than increasing its speed." - Gandhi
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